Job Description

Job details

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Job reference
REQ00000018592
Date posted
08/07/2025
Application closing date
29/07/2025
Location
WORKINGTON
Salary
27,711 - 28,624 per annum
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
18.5
Basis
Part time

Business Support - CMB1895e

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Job description

Location:

West Cumbria House

Salary:

27,711 - 28,624

Hours:

18.5 hours per week

Contract:

Temporary

About this opportunity

Cumberland Council is looking for a

Business Support Administrator

to join our People Directorate, supporting the vital work of the Community Equipment Service. In this varied and rewarding role, you'll provide efficient administrative support, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, manage data systems, and help coordinate urgent responses -- all while making a real difference to the lives of people across Cumbria.



We're looking for someone with experience in office administration, excellent ICT skills, and a strong customer service ethos. A qualification at NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent experience) is essential. In return, you'll be part of a supportive team culture, with opportunities for training and development, and the chance to contribute to service improvements in a forward-thinking local authority.





This role is available on a fixed-term basis.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.





We're also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.





Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Susan Wood by email at susan.wood@cumbria.gov.uk

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants

as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010 Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We're dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That's why we're a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments

to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing

Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk

. While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions

Closing date:

29th July 2025

Interview date:

TBC

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you're interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.